The plan to move the marathon and racewalking venue proposed by the IOC as a countermeasure against the heat of the Tokyo Olympics to Sapporo will be discussed in the IOC Coordinating Committee. Governor Koike, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Games, and the minister in charge of the national Hashimoto Olympics and Paralympics held a four-party talk.News World ahmed
In this, Governor Koike of Tokyo stated, “I made a decision by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that I could not agree with the decision of the IOC, but would not interfere with the decision made by the IOC with final decision-making authority.” It was.News World Ahmed
On top of that, the IOC = International Olympic Committee announced that its implementation in Sapporo was finally decided.news world ahmed
In the discussions up to 31st last month, the possibility that Tokyo could be held in Tokyo was presented, and IOC was asked to explain the scientific basis for judgments about the history and heat so far, and even if it was transferred to Sapporo It was an idea not to pay. News World Ahmed
However, the host city contract between IOC and Tokyo, etc., states that if there is a problem that cannot be resolved by the coordinating committee, it is stated that the IOC will make a final decision. He said, “If you dare say, it ’s a decision without agreement.”
Secretary-General Muto “Has a track record in the Hokkaido Marathon”
After the four-party talks, Secretary General Muto of the Organizing Committee told reporters, “The course has not been decided yet, so we have to decide it as soon as possible. "Efficiency is very important both in terms of time and money."
The reporter also asked, “Whether the Hokkaido Marathon course will be the axis,” whereas “We have not yet reached a conclusion, but I think that is the way of thinking. “There is,” he expressed his idea of proceeding with preparations for implementation in Sapporo.news world ahmed
On the other hand, as for expenses, I only mentioned that I will continue to talk about it.
Mayor of Sapporo "very heavy responsibility"
Sapporo City Mayor Akimoto said to the reporters that he had not yet been contacted by the Organizing Committee, etc.
We will receive a very heavy responsibility. I think there are some difficult parts, but I will do my best, ”he said.
Sapporo Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Iwata “Honor”
Mr. Ikuta Iwata, chairman of the Sapporo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said at the press conference: “Sapporo is a great honor and I would like to expect much, including the ripple effect of the economy. "I want to do it," he said.
Hokkaido Athletics Association Hashimoto Managing Director “All Support”
Mr. Hideki Hashimoto, Managing Director of the Hokkaido Athletics Association, which is responsible for the Hokkaido Marathon held every summer, said, “There are complicated thoughts when considering the feelings of people who have been preparing for measures such as heat in Tokyo. It ’s good news for the children and track and field fans in the sense that they can see the world ’s top marathon runners and Japanese athletes close to gold medals. ”
“I do n’t know what kind of request for cooperation will come in the future, but I think it ’s important to move forward for the success of the tournament. I want to take the decision calmly and do my best to support the tournament operation. It's true that we don't have time, and there are issues such as the heat countermeasures in Sapporo and the watching environment, but I want to prepare for what I can do in advance. "
The association is scheduled to gather 5 executives on the night to discuss future responses.
In the city of Sapporo
As a measure against the heat of the Tokyo Olympics, it was decided that the marathon and racewalk venue would be moved to Sapporo.
Outside the issue, a big headline was written, "Olympic Marathon / Racewalk Sapporo Decision", and when distribution began in the underground shopping area in front of JR Sapporo Station, shoppers and office workers received one after another, and it was only about 10 minutes away .
A 30-year-old woman in Sapporo, who received the extra, said, “I'm happy because I didn't think Sapporo was decided,” and a man in her 30s who lived in Ebetsu City was “happy as a citizen. There are challenges such as, but I am looking forward to it. "
Some people said, “I want to keep this extra in a forehead.”
Sapporo people
I heard at Odori Park in the center of Sapporo City that the IOC announced that it was finally decided to implement in Sapporo.
A mother in her 40s who was with a 7-year-old child said, “Suddenly, a story about Sapporo was held, so I was worried because there were various problems, but it was good. I wanted to see it. "
A man in his twenties said that the proposal for starting and ending at Odori Park as the marathon course was the most promising, “The beer garden may be canceled, but it should be around one year. Was good.News World ahmed
In addition, a woman in her 60's said, “Because a lot of people are packed, I'm worried about improving traffic.
A woman in her 30s who was visiting for sightseeing, said, “I'm sad that I'm not in Tokyo, but I want to entrust my thoughts in Tokyo.
People in Shibuya, Tokyo
A man who lives in Shibuya Ward said, “Sapporo is a strange feeling even though it was the Tokyo Olympics. I wanted to see the marathon, so it was a bit sad.
Another man said, “In the heat of Tokyo, I thought it would be difficult to achieve 100% performance in a marathon. “I think it ’s the best, but when I think about the thoughts of the people who have been preparing in Tokyo, it ’s a complicated feeling for what the Olympics are for.”